Chukwueze’s return from injury delayed as Milan winger undergoes surgery

Chukwueze’s return from injury delayed as Milan winger undergoes surgery Samuel Chukwueze underwent hip surgery in London and, according to reports in Italy, will remain out of action for more than three months. Milan confirmed on Wednesday that their winger, Chukwueze, underwent hip surgery in London. Chukwueze surgery: official Milan statement “AC Milan confirms that Samuel Chukwueze has undergone surgery in London to repair a ruptured tendon of the tensor fasciae latae muscle in his left hip,” the club said in a statement. ITALY – OCTOBER 18: Jonathan Rowe of Atalanta BCis challenged by Samuel Chukwueze of AC Milan during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Atalanta BC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 18, 2026 in Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) READ MORE – Amorim: ‘Milan can win any game, or lose any game’ “The operation, performed by Professor Ernest Schilders with Dr. Stefano Mazzoni in attendance, was successful. Chukwueze will return to Italy today, where he will begin his rehabilitation.” Milan have not unveiled the player’s recovery time, but according to several Italian sources, the Nigerian international won’t return to action before three months. Chukwueze was subbed off during a Serie A match against Atalanta on October 18 and, initially, the Milan medical staff opted for conservative therapy, but after just a few weeks, surgery was required, inevitably increasing the winger’s recovery time. ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 12: Nuno Tavares of SS Lazio competes for the ball with Samuel Chukwueze of AC Milan during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on September 12, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images) GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JULY 25: Samuel Chukwueze of AC Milan in action against Celtic during Celtic v AC Milan in a pre-season friendly at Celtic Park on July 25, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images) Corriere dello Sport reports that Chukwueze will be sidelined for at least three months, while other sources, including Gazzetta, are more pessimistic, claiming that coach Ruben Amorim might be forced to cope without the ex-Fulham loanee until springtime. This means Chukwueze could even remain out of action for up to five months. Chukwueze returned from a one-season loan spell at Fulham last summer and had quickly become a regular Milan starter under Amorim, providing two assists in eight appearances across all competitions.